Best & Weird F1 2023 Stats

How will one remember the 2023 Formula 1 season? We suspect that it will be more about the stats than the competition itself - that's for Formula 1, the category that Max Verstappen competed in.

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If you're the type who participates in Formula 1 quizzes, the stats from the 2023 Formula 1 season could either be very easy (which driver won most races?) or very weird (which driver has led more laps in Abu Dhabi than Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc combined?). 

This is why Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah recorded the best and weird stats from the 2023 Formula 1 season for the Inside Line F1 Podcast.

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(Season 2023, Episode 65)

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* **Max Verstappen's Dominance:**

* 19 wins in a 22-race season, the most in F1 history.
* 1000 laps led, the first driver to achieve this in a single season.
* Only one race (Singapore GP) where he finished off the podium.
* Completed all races, the only driver to do so in 2023.

* **Close Competition in Formula 1.5:**

* Seven different race winners after the mid-season break in 11 races, excluding Verstappen.
* Constructors' Championship decided by just 3 points between Ferrari and Mercedes.
* Intense battle for P4 in the Drivers' Championship, with Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc, Fernando Alonso, and Lando Norris all in contention.

* **McLaren's Resurgence:**

* Scored 302 points after the Austrian GP upgrade, compared to just 17 points before.
* Finished fourth in the Constructors' Championship, ahead of Aston Martin and Alpine.

* **Mercedes' Unique Runner-Up Finish:**

* Finished second in the Constructors' Championship without winning a single race.
* Third team in F1 history to achieve this, after BAR Honda (2004) and BMW Sauber (2007).

* **Sergio Perez's Underwhelming Season:**

* Scored only 34% of Red Bull's total points, compared to Verstappen's 66%.
* Despite finishing second in the Drivers' Championship, his performance was overshadowed by Verstappen's dominance. **Inside Line F1 Podcast: Episode 65 - Best and Weird Stats from the 2023 Formula 1 Season**

The Inside Line F1 Podcast delves into the captivating world of Formula 1, exploring the remarkable statistics and unusual occurrences that defined the 2023 season. Hosts Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru, and Kunal Shah engage in lively discussions, sharing insights and perspectives on the sport's most intriguing aspects.

**Key Points:**

* **Sergio Perez's Points Tally:** Sergio Perez's tally of 285 points in the 2023 season stands as the second-lowest points total for a runner-up in the hybrid era, highlighting his underwhelming performance despite having the fastest car on the grid.

* **Red Bull's Dominance and Lack of Front Row Lockouts:** Despite Red Bull's dominance in 2023, they managed only one front row lockout and six race 1-2 finishes, significantly lower than Mercedes' achievements in previous seasons.

* **Oscar Piastri's Sprint Win:** Oscar Piastri secured one sprint win in his rookie season, joining an exclusive group of five drivers to have achieved sprint victories in Formula One history.

* **McLaren's Revival:** McLaren achieved a significant milestone by scoring over 300 points for the first time since 2012, marking a resurgence for the team.

* **Wild and Crazy Stats:** The 2023 season witnessed several unusual occurrences, including 1200 track limit investigations, 14 changes in final classification, and the infamous Las Vegas manhole cover incident that affected Ferrari's race.

* **Max Verstappen's Wins and Lewis Hamilton's Race Number:** An intriguing coincidence emerged as Max Verstappen's race wins in his last three championship-winning campaigns totaled 44, matching Lewis Hamilton's race number. Conversely, Hamilton's wins in his last three title-winning seasons amounted to 33, corresponding with Verstappen's previous race number.

**Overall Message:**

The 2023 Formula 1 season produced a plethora of memorable moments and intriguing statistics, showcasing the sport's unpredictable nature and captivating storylines. The Inside Line F1 Podcast captures the essence of these events, providing an entertaining and informative analysis for Formula One enthusiasts.